gelcoat tips/help

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#1 Post by **dezzer** » Tue May 02, 2006 6:01 pm

hi all i have a few minor scratches on my boat,and have tryed to put on some gelcoat filler,but find it very hard to sand down wiyhout sanding the fiberglass,also do you need to put a compound on after this,anyone got any tips or help on this subject,all tips greatley appreciated,all the best dezzer........

#2 Post by **JimC** » Tue May 02, 2006 10:09 pm

Dezzer,
You'll get it down using very fine water paper.

Jim

#3 Post by **Stan** » Wed May 17, 2006 10:31 pm

Use more gel coat than you need. Then use wet & dry to get it all even. Before apply the gel coat clean v well and apply some acetone ( nail varnise remover ) to area concerned.

#4 Post by **iona** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:12 pm

you could also tape the area surrounding the scratch so you dont rub too far away from the scratch.

#5 Post by **dezzer** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:33 pm

hi lads,thanks for the tips,it worked out fine,thanks again jim,also nice tip iona,regards,dezzer...............

Sea Angling Ireland

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